The complete surgical removal of breasts is called while surgical removal of the affected lump from the breast is called .

quadrantectomy

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mastectomy

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vasectomy

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lumpectomy

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The correct option is D lumpectomy
Surgical treatment of breast cancer involves removal of the affected lump (lumpectomy) or the affected quadrant of the breast (quadrentectomy) or the whole breast (mastectomy).

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